The Real Cause of Populism

from Frankly Fukuyama · host Francis Fukuyama

In this conversation, Francis Fukuyama and Jeremiah Johnson from the Center for New Liberalism examine different possible reasons for our divided politics, and conclude that social media is the leading cause of the global rise of populism.Podcast production by Ringo Harrison and Leonora Barclay.Connect with us!X: @FukuyamaFrancis & @JoinPersuasionYouTube: Frankly Fukuyama & Persuasion This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.persuasion.community/subscribe

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